Lake Nevin Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKentucky
CountyBullitt
Nearest CityBARDSTOWN JUNCTION
River/StreamLONG LICK CREEK
Coordinates37.91945, -85.67219

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage585 acre-ft
Max Storage585 acre-ft
Normal Storage355 acre-ft
Surface Area31 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBERNHEIM ARBORETUM & RESEARCH FOREST
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/11/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKY00092
Federal IDKY00092
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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